Jane A. (McCarthy) Wolfenden

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend;

Jane A. (McCarthy) Wolfenden, 73, a longtime resident of the Highlands section of the City, died Thursday evening at Lowell General Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of James S. Wolfenden, who survives her, and with whom she recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary July 14, 2016.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, May 18, 1943, the daughter of the late Daniel and the late Theresa (Dunn) McCarthy, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1961.

Prior to her retirement, Jane was a logistics specialist with Lantheus Corporation formerly known as DuPont.

Previously, she worked at Wang Labs and also Norcross and Leighton Insurance in Lowell.

Jane was a communicant of St. Margaret Church in Lowell.

As the loving mother of five children and a working mom, Jane most cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Besides her husband James, she is survived by three daughters Jamie Taylor and her husband Tracy of Londonderry, NH, Tina Wolfenden and her fiancé Stephen Loranger of Londonderry, NH and Lynn Ducharme and her husband Chris of Lowell; two sons Timothy J. Wolfenden and Jon J. Wolfenden both of Lowell; six grandchildren Christopher Dixon and his fiancée Michelle Bowlan, Corey Lombardi, Benjamin Ducharme, Alison Lombardi, Madisyn Ducharme and Justin Taylor; her brother Daniel McCarthy and his wife Elaine of Florida; her sister Mary Bussiere and her husband Ken of Dracut; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher in Lowell from 2 to 6 P.M. Sunday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Monday morning at ST. MARGARET CHURCH at 10 o’clock. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Asperger/Autism Network, 51 Water St., # 206, Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O’Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.

I was a Bridesmaid for the 1st time at the tender age of 13 with my handsome cousin Paul St Cyr at Jane n Sonny's wedding many long years ago!! Now looking back who could've guessed that these many years have passed and she worked and survived that many years having 5 beautiful n great children!! For God to take her in his arms on this sad day!! I pray for comfort for you Jim n your children & grandchildren! God Bless you all!!

2016-09-10 13:47:55
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Bill Lehman
- So sorry

To the family of Jane, I want to say I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jane. She was a great lady. I share your loss. I worked with her years ago at Merrimack Magnetics. We had a lot of laughs together. Rest in peace Jane.I pray that during this time of your great loss that the lord will comfort you all. Sincerely, William G Lehman.

2016-09-10 07:27:05
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Anonymous
- You are loved and will be missed

I am sorry to hear this and that I can not be there . I am out of the country right now, but I send all my love to you Sonny and all the kids .I send hugs also .I will be in Halifax tonight and will go to St.Mary's Basilica and light candles for her and all of you .love Paulette zz8dx

2016-09-09 19:30:02
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Paul Corcoran
- "Nephew in law"

Aunt Jane was a lovely woman gifted with a smiling face and a heart that never stopped giving to those she loved! In the face of all the curve balls and adversity that life would ever throw in her direction, she remained optimistic and was the rock upon which her family was built! Her smiling face will be missed! But, her family legacy will live on!